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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.72, 2,886.37 and 1,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.72, 2,886.37 and 1,046.33 is: 1,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.72 : 2,886.37 = 1,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.72/2,886.37 = 1,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.72x = 2,886.37 × 1,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.72x = 3,020,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,095.52/1,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.11

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